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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2012
Page
15
Union Rags holds the No 1 spot in the AP Run to Roses Top 10 as Derby hopefuls prepare for the May 5 race at Churchill Downs. With no standout star yet, several 3-year-olds contend for the lead in the full 20-horse field.
USCA Aiken baseball senior Nick Aranas was named the South Carolina Education Lottery USCA Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week. He led the Pacers with a .474 batting average, slugging .842 and an on-base percentage of .600 last week. Aranas is USCA's all-time leader in runs scored at-bats hits doubles triples and sacrifice flies.
USC Aiken baseball ranks 17th in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper NCAA Division II poll. It marks the 11th top-30 ranking this season, moving from 14 to 10 to reach the top 10 and peaking at third three weeks ago.
Arkansas plans to bring back John L. Smith on a one year interim basis to replace Bobby Petrino after Petrino's firing in April. Smith previously coached at Weber State and will assume duties next season pending formal announcement.
Aiken High School boys tennis closes an 18-0 regular season with a 5-1 win over Williston-Elko. Standout junior John Boone leads at No. 1, while seniors Justin Payton and Alex Poda anchor singles and soph Neal Patel and freshman McLeod Barber add depth. Coach Steve Smith lauds a deep lineup and promising young talent.
Cam Huffman notes the 2012 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club drew international attention with high profiles like George W. Bush and Lucas Glover. He highlights unique traditions, including pants rules, player announcements at the 8th green, a blazer and trophy presentation with bagpipes, plus strong crowds and growing prestige for 2013. The event gains momentum as Golfweek named it top junior event.
Veteran safety Brian Dawkins ends 16 NFL seasons, thanking the Eagles and Broncos, teammates and fans on Twitter. He spent 13 years with Philadelphia and three with Denver, sidelined by a neck injury in December, and lauded Hall of Fame career prospects from Broncos GM John Elway.
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